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Old Mon Apr 23, 2007, 09:34pm
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west vest gold and platinum
i'm thinking about buying a new chest protector. i torn between the west vest gold and platinum. they are both for sale on ebay. seems like excellent deals. let me know your thoughts. thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:EF:US:2


http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilson-Platinum-...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old Mon Apr 23, 2007, 10:04pm
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Buy them both. You will save more money...
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Old Mon Apr 23, 2007, 11:13pm
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Hey all,

OR, even better yet...

http://www.gerrydavis.com/Merchant2/...gory_Code=CPRO
http://www.gerrydavis.com/Merchant2/...gory_Code=CPRO

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Old Tue Apr 24, 2007, 12:20am
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Wow never seen prices that low
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Old Tue Apr 24, 2007, 06:27am
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If possible, you need to try them on first before you buy. They both fit differently and they don't fit everyone. I have owned both of them and now I do not own either of them.
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Needed to upgrade cp due to many foul balls to the top of the shoulder/neck area. Bought the Platinum and have been very happy since.

One caveat: cushion at low neckline in front/center of cp sometimes rubs the dangling throat guard. Not a hindrance.
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Old Tue Apr 24, 2007, 11:23am
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Platinum, hands down.
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Old Tue Apr 24, 2007, 11:44am
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i'm thinking about buying a new chest protector. i torn between the west vest gold and platinum. they are both for sale on ebay. seems like excellent deals. let me know your thoughts. thanks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ADME:B:EF:US:2


http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilson-Platinum-...QQcmdZViewItem
Platinum for GD and scissor stance
Gold for heel/toe
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Old Tue Apr 24, 2007, 08:40pm
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Buy them both. You will save more money...
That's my wife's philosophy...
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Old Wed Apr 25, 2007, 03:46pm
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Platinum for GD and scissor stance
Gold for heel/toe
Please explain why?
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Old Wed Apr 25, 2007, 03:47pm
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Please explain why?
The platinum has more protection "on top" of the shoulders. Those using the GD and scissors tend to lean forward more.
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Old Wed Apr 25, 2007, 03:51pm
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Please explain why?
Hey all,

The Platinum has shoulder pads that are more on top of the shoulder, whereas the Gold has the pads more in front of the shoulder. Depending on how much "lean in" you have with your stance determines where you need more shoulder protection at.

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Old Tue May 01, 2007, 08:57pm
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There is a sale going on at Gerry Davis on WV Gold, Platinum and Original. If you ever wanted one and haven't bought this is a good time.
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Old Wed May 02, 2007, 10:30pm
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Scored a WV Gold off eBay today for $60 plus shipping. Woohoo!

Of course, the comments about the Platinum being maybe better for the GD-type stance (which is essentially what I do, I suppose) have me a bit on guard, though I don't feel like I lean that much, and I've tried on a fellow blue's Gold, and felt better protected than I am now, so I'll give 'er a rip and let you know what I think.
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